Long-haul impacts on senior living — what to expect in 2022
By
Dwayne Clark
Jan 10, 2022
Three areas are emerging as critical to consumer confidence in 2022.
The good that came from COVID
By
Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D.
Jan 06, 2022
Mutual support and constructive dialog and, most important, common mission to protect and provide wellbeing for America’s older adults, is what we need as an industry and as leaders.
Senior living healthcare workers: Not gone, but definitely forgotten
By
Gail Matillo, MPA
Jan 04, 2022
Some healthcare workers have been celebrated over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. But others, such as those working in senior living, have been overlooked or blamed for not doing enough.
The gift of senior living
By
Shelley Esden
Dec 22, 2021
This holiday season, there are few gifts more loving than the safety and security afforded by senior living.
Senior housing: Positive outlook with challenging unknowns
By
Matt Caine
Dec 13, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges for the senior housing sector. Even with the vaccine rollout earlier this year, many of these issues remain as the virulent delta variant and...
6 keys to mitigating CARES Act compliance risks for assisted living operators
By
John P. Cunningham
Nov 29, 2021
Given increased scrutiny on the healthcare industry and CARES Act funding recipients, each assisted living community must ensure that its compliance program is functioning properly or risk exposure to...
Powerful tools to protect employees’ mental well-being
By
Andrea Griesmar
Nov 22, 2021
When Brightview Senior Living began to see telltale signs of fatigue, stress and burnout, the company created a mental health initiative called “Roadmap to Mental Well-Being.”
How to overcome the trauma of the pandemic in long-term care
By
Donna Cutting
Nov 01, 2021
“When the pandemic started, morale was high. We all pulled together and worked as a team in a way we never had before. Now, it’s all changed. Employees have lost their patience; they’re...
To help those who are considering or are currently rolling out a vaccine requirement for staff, here are some lessons from our rollout that may be useful.
Ethical responses to vaccine hesitancy among staff
By
Beth Irtz, RN, BSN, NHA
Jeff Jerebker
Wendy Lustbader, MSW
Joanne Rader, RN, MN
Penny Cook, MSW
Sep 20, 2021
Using ethical principles in decision-making, especially during the challenges involved in responding to the vaccine mandate, reduce friction while providing for respectful disagreement and thoughtful deliberation.